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Banana Oat Pancakes

Last Modified: May 20, 2024. Originally Published: Sep 14, 2022 by Janessa.

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Start your morning off fuss free with these Oatmeal Banana Pancakes! Made in a blender, these fluffy pancakes are naturally gluten free and made without any added sugar. Enjoy a fat stack of this simple yet hearty breakfast topped with plenty of maple syrup, butter and fresh berries.

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Stack of banana oat pancakes topped with sliced bananas and melted peanut butter.

A day that begins with a fat stack of Banana Oat Pancakes is a day that starts off right (as is a day that starts with some Sourdough French Toast).

Fluffy and packed with banana flavor (as are these oat flour banana muffins!), these hearty oat pancakes are made in a blender and are ready in 20 minutes!

And if you're wondering... Are they are delicious enough to enjoy for a lazy weekend brunch?

Yes. Definitely yes. Because they don't taste like healthy banana pancakes (though they are in my books!). They taste like banana bread. Like really good banana bread.

But...

You might even be able to squeeze making them into a busy morning!

The Ingredients

Ingredients for flourless banana oat pancakes.
  • Rolled Oats- Either large flake or quick oats will work for this recipe. If you'd prefer to make pancakes with oat flour, check out this recipe.
  • Banana- For best results, use a ripe and spotty banana. You need ¾ cup of mashed banana for this recipe which is about 1 really large banana or 1 and ½ medium bananas. Use the other half of the banana for slicing on top!
  • Cinnamon
  • Sea Salt
  • Butter- For dairy free, you can use melted coconut oil instead.
  • Vanilla
  • Water
  • Egg
  • Baking Soda
  • Apple Cider Vinegar- Optional- I found that I got slightly fluffier pancakes by including it. But the results were still pretty good without so it can be omitted if you don't have any on hand.

The Method

1. Blend batter. Add all of the ingredients except the egg, baking soda and apple cider vinegar to the blender and blend until smooth. Add the egg, soda and vinegar and pulse to combine. (You could just add everything at once but I find that you get better and fluffier results if the egg doesn't get over mixed.)

Blended batter for pancakes.

2. Rest. Set the batter aside for 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to soak up some of the liquid. Use this time to preheat a griddle to 400 F.

Batter scooped onto prepared griddle.

3. Cook. Butter or grease the griddle if needed and scoop ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the heated griddle. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until puffy and bubbles are starting to appear on the top. Flip and cook for 1-2 more minutes until lightly browned.

How to cook banana oat pancakes.

4. Enjoy!

Leftovers and Storage

To Store: Cool leftover pancakes completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Freeze: Allow pancakes to cool completely on a wire rack and then freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, place in a container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through or toast in the toaster. Frozen pancakes do not need to be thawed before heating.

Bite of pancakes on a fork with a slice of banana.

Make it Your Own

  • Blueberry Banana Oat Pancakes- After blending, stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries (or another berry- blackberry, strawberries and raspberries would all be tasty).
  • Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes- Stir ½ cup of chocolate chips into the batter after blending plus sprinkle a few on top of each pancake right after spooning the batter onto the griddle.
  • Oat Pancakes without Banana- Check out this classic oatmeal pancakes recipe.
  • Dairy Free- Use avocado oil or melted coconut oil in place of butter.

Serving Ideas

Load up your banana oat pancakes with any and all of your favourite pancake toppings! Some ideas:

  • Butter and Maple Syrup (classic!)
  • Peanut Butter (my favourite!)
  • Almond Butter
  • Sliced Fresh Bananas
  • Toasted Nuts
  • Fresh Berries
  • Or try one of these 23 Delicious Healthier Toppings for Pancakes
Stack of oatmeal banana pancakes with a bite taken out.
Can I use frozen bananas?

You bet! Ripened bananas can be frozen in advance and then used in this recipe. Allow to thaw completely.

What if I don't have ripe bananas?

While this recipe truly tastes best with extra ripe bananas, you can ripen slightly green bananas by placing them in the oven at 300 F for about 20 minutes. The skin will get black and shiny. Allow the banana to cool completely before using it in this recipe. This works in a pinch but I do recommend using naturally ripened bananas whenever possible for best flavour!

Can I make this recipe without a blender?

Yes but you will need to make a couple of changes. Use 100 g of oat flour (about 1 cup) in place of the oats. Mix together all of the dry ingredients in one bowl and all of the wet ingredients in a second bowl (ensure your banana is very well mashed up before adding). Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Continue with the recipe as directed.

What if I don't have a griddle?

You can make these pancakes in a non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Work in batches to ensure that you don't crowd the pan.

How do I keep Banana Oat Pancakes warm while cooking in batches?

Preheat the oven to 200 F. Place cooked pancakes into a casserole dish and set the dish in the oven between batches.

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And if you liked this recipe...

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  • Apple Oat Pancakes
  • Flourless Oat Waffles
  • Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
  • Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

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Banana pancakes topped with sliced bananas.

Banana Oat Pancakes

Fluffy and packed with banana flavour, these hearty oat pancakes are made in a blender and are ready in 20 minutes!
5 from 50 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 92kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup large flake rolled oats
  • ¾ cup banana mashed about 1 and ½ medium
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients except the egg, baking soda and apple cider vinegar to the blender. Blend until smooth. Add the egg, baking soda and apple cider vinegar and pulse to combine.
  • Let batter sit for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a griddle to 400°F.
  • Scoop ¼ cup batter onto griddle per pancake and cook 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 1-2 additional minutes.
  • Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Leftovers
Allow leftover pancakes to cool completely on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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  1. Andrea says

    September 14, 2022 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    Hearty, fluffy and full of fabulous banana flavor. A great way to start any day.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 14, 2022 at 9:29 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Andrea!

      Reply
  2. Suja md says

    September 14, 2022 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    This looks really delicious and fairly simple to make! Can't wait to try it out! thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 14, 2022 at 9:29 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Suja! I hope you love them!

      Reply
  3. kushigalu says

    September 14, 2022 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    Love these banana oat pancakes. Soft and fluffy too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 14, 2022 at 9:29 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Kushigalu!

      Reply
  4. Shadi says

    September 14, 2022 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    These will be such a hit! Loving all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 14, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Shadi!

      Reply
  5. Dannii says

    September 14, 2022 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    My kids loved these. So light and fluffy.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 14, 2022 at 12:11 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Danii!

      Reply
  6. Shelby says

    September 19, 2022 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Love the easy ingredients on these pancakes and the spices in them! Perfect for fall.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 19, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Shelby!

      Reply
  7. nancy says

    September 20, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    my kid LOVED this recipe. I made it several times this week already! thanks

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 20, 2022 at 9:00 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Nancy!

      Reply
  8. jennifer says

    September 21, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    thanks for the tip about putting the greener bananas in the oven to ripen asap! About to meal prep these this afternoon as fuel before for my long run tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 21, 2022 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Jennifer! I hope you love them!

      Reply
  9. Stacey says

    September 22, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    My son absolutely loved these banana pancakes. They were very satisfying and so good with peanut butter, his favorite combo.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 22, 2022 at 10:32 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Stacey!

      Reply
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